Sandra's Officially in Business

The motorcycle we purchased for Sandra FINALLY arrived in-country! I met her and her driver, Junior Marcelus, at the dealership to pick it up today. She is so happy! I told her she is quite possibly the youngest business owner in Leogane.

This incredible gift will generate income for her while also serving as her transportation to and from school each day. We no longer have to pay for her transportation - she will actually be earning money while she is in school each day. How great is that?

Her driver, Junior, (pictured here with Sandra and the motorcycle) is eager to start working. He will rent the cycle from Sandra each day, take her to and from school and then use it to earn a living in the city during the hours she is in school. I've taught her how to allocate the proceeds so that she can tithe, save, and use her profits to save toward a replacement (the average life-span of a motorcycle in Haiti is roughly three years). The remainder of her funds will help her family, including two of our other girls, her cousins Louna and Emmanuella.

If she sticks to the guidelines I provided for managing her little business, and nothing disasterous happens to the bike, she may be able to own several motorcycles within the next five-to-six years and have a thriving, on-going business.

I have been privileged over the past few years to see Sandra grow into the fine young woman she is today. I know she will do her very best to ensure the success of her new business.

Praying for Sandra's Happiness and Success,

Roody